The following annual recreational craft lockage schedule will be implemented beginning May 14, 2018.

Annual Seasonal Recreational Lockage Schedule Period May 14 through September 14, 2018

* Notes: 1) May 14 through 24 May 2018 McNary lockage times may take as long as 45 minutes.
2) Through 31 May 2018 Lower Granite lockage times may take as long as 45 minutes.

The Corps will consider special lockages, outside the above scheduled lockage times, for flotillas or other unique requirements sponsored by yacht clubs, marinas, and other groups, provided advance (at least 24-hours) arrangements have been made with the appropriate control room operator. Contact the following control room operators via VHF-FM Channel 14 or commercial telephone for scheduling of special lockages:

When a recreational vessel lockage schedule is in effect, recreational vessels will only be allowed to lock through at the times designated for such lockages and they will take precedence over commercial vessels. Commercial vessels will continue to be locked through upon arrival except during the times specified for recreational vessel lockages. At the discretion of the lock operator, recreational vessels may be allowed to lock through with commercial craft.

Everyone in the vessel must be wearing a personal floatation device throughout the duration of the lockage. All vessel owner/operators lock through at their own risk and must follow the directions of the lock operator when using the locks or operating in the vicinity of the locks. The lock operator has final authority on the suitability of a craft for lockage. Please refer to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safe Lockage Policy for Recreational Craft on the Columbia and Snake Rivers, published separately, for additional safety requirements.